RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 27, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 27, 2016 Well the wood is cut for the tops but I needed to know what bits to cut off once the Freemo meet is done in September then work will start on this. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 29, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) While mulling over the scenery for the middle section I added a schematic so I can work out whether I need a fiddleyard when running Braunlage and Brunnenbachs together to represent part 3. I think it may be more interesting to try it without initially and see how it fares. I can easily add one on quickly if it turns into gridlock at Brunnenbachs during testing. The red circles represent 'token' sections, and a siding 'locked in' section too, to prevent head on meets and will be placed on a board that allows the operator to claim the section with their token, I deemed this safer than them picking up a token and wandering off with it! Edited August 29, 2016 by PaulRhB 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Isn't there a groovy way of using DCC to block access via compooter? Looks good though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 29, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2016 Yes but this layout won't have a Signalman to control all the trains so I need something simple without loads of block detection cost and reliability issues. It won't operate to a strict sequence so this is a little more flexible and faster to pick up for operators. It's a compromise I'm happy with to keep it entertaining to watch and run hopefully 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 29, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Having experienced a layout run by 'puter I just find it a bit too much like work Just a bit more relaxed yet capable of intense operation too works with this system as we've tried it on a garden line and people can claim the next slot by lining up their token next to the circle so it works as amiably as putting 20p on the pool table at the pub Edited August 29, 2016 by PaulRhB 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Ahh now I get it.. that is a good way and the good old mechanical ways are sometimes the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 4, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) Full size plans now printed to check how the look and see that everything fits before I start sawing up wood. You can see paper patches where I've already extended the loops to increase the possible train length to 8 coaches plus a loco. I only plan on 6 coach trains but it gives a better impression of space in line with photos of Wernigerode and Nordhausen on the HSB. Brunnenbachs & Walkenried Edited September 4, 2016 by PaulRhB 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 That looks really good Paul, and the bit of extra space will help it feel not so cramped. Always good to see plans on the ground so to speak another step closer.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 5, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) Doodling the forest section between Braunlage and Brunnenbachs Muhle Edited September 6, 2016 by PaulRhB 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Peters Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 loving the doodle keep it up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Fair amount of trees there, good job you have a movable forrest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 ....movable forrest Is that what happens when Mr. Gump starts running? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2016 Doodling the forest section between Braunlage and Brunnenbachs Muhle IMG_3013b.JPG Winter scene?? taken xmas 1992. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Is that what happens when Mr. Gump starts running? Shouldn't that be Mr Gumpf? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 7, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Winter scene?? taken xmas 1992. Yes now if I model Wurmberg I could actually have snow on the top while greenery on the rest Oh dear he's given me another idea!!! Edited September 7, 2016 by PaulRhB 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Well as its module-ish nothing stopping you from doing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 7, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2016 Well as its module-ish nothing stopping you from doing it. Oi! It's supposed to be me corrupting you lot with ideas not vice versa Well if you insist . . . I could do a snowy backscene for the flat Wurmberg on the back and a couple of drop on buildings and have a small snowy scene . . . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Oi! It's supposed to be me corrupting you lot with ideas not vice versa Nothing like a micro module module.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Having watched a fair number of FREMO videos on YouTube, the idea of it certainly appeals in that models actually appear to be going places instead of just end-to-end or round and round. Are there similar FREMO meetings/shows in Britain, as I can't remember ever seeing one advertised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 8, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2016 Having watched a fair number of FREMO videos on YouTube, the idea of it certainly appeals in that models actually appear to be going places instead of just end-to-end or round and round. Are there similar FREMO meetings/shows in Britain, as I can't remember ever seeing one advertised. There have been and I think Julia posted a few times on it but I haven't seen much at all, mostly they seem to go to the European meets. Mine isn't truly modular in that sense as it's really three layouts that can be joined up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 8, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2016 The Quarry and forest section between Brunnenbachs Muhle and Walkenried. sketched in in pencil and inked in. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 12, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Interesting 99-222 has slipped onto the Tillig website with no fuss. Now it is in the original condition plus it has significant differences in the tanks detail and is about three feet shorter than the later production series. Nice to see https://www.tillig.com/Produkte/produktinfo-02927.html Edited September 12, 2016 by PaulRhB 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Interesting 99-222 has slipped onto the Tillig website with no fuss..... Wow, only about 390 quid. Cheap at the price..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 13, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2016 Probably around 320 in the shops if it scales like the 0.6.0. Still a lot cheaper than the other options. Time to sell some other stuff to boost the coffers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 18, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) Another idea I've been playing with for a while are some random action cards. I've made them station specific and there will be about 6-8 cards for each station with minor or major actions to do. I've also added a special party coach card that will travel with the coach to one end or the other and then be picked up again later by being inserted into the pack. There will be dice to roll and you only pick a card if you get a 6. Edited September 18, 2016 by PaulRhB 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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